1987 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 1987 Cadillac Eldorado and 1987 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Eldorado (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 190 kg more than 1987 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 1987 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Cadillac Eldorado (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac Eldorado | 1987 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Eldorado | G |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
